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Escaped the office grind for a night – cozy 0 °C under a tarp, a cold beer in hand, and a proper pot of chili simmering.

This has been a winter project of mine, and a proof of concept that clothes and fabric can be made from nettle.

A big old Dane axe I made.

Spent a few days doing bushcraft on a deserted island in Collins Inlet, Ontario.

I made a necklace from an antler I found in the woods.

Cooked up a good sized T-bone, sweet potato and two onions for dinner Friday night. I couldn’t resist eating half of both onions while waiting for the steak to finish.

I love this place. It’s extremely secret yet so close to society. Me and my girlfriend have been working on this “treehouse” for a month or so and this is how far we are already. It’s stable, comfy and you’re at least somewhat protected from rain.

Quick winter fire using my folding stove. The kuksa was freezing cold when I set it down, but a few minutes of flame and the whole spot warmed right up. Love simple moments like this out in the bush.

Firepit from debris, and fire with the ferro rod for dinner, bratwurst and cocoa!!

Made this one out of bamboo for smking jerky at a skills event!

BK-2 after years of use – strong, heavy, honest trade-offs.

A little widling today with my bark river mini gunni in magnacut. Teamed up with a Sak and a Swedish hatchet, I can build about anything I want.

I had the itch to get out into the forest all day, but couldn’t get out before late afternoon…anything was better than nothing. A bit of a steep trek in, but it was worth it. Had a simple meal and a nice hot coffee by the fire.

Backpacking in the Rincon Mountains SE AZ.

Introduced my son and extended family to bushcraft up at the family cabin during thanksgiving, also where I harvested the buck. Lots of whittling and fire making for s’mores and hot cocoa. Figured I would mark the occasion with a special mount. All notched and lashed together no glue or nails.

Playing with an older GB belt axe and some tools.

I made a pouch from two deer hocks sewn together.

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A-frame shelter this time, no risk of falling tree trunks&very happy with how it turned out. I repurposed a lot of the materials from my first shelter. I also hung my jacket in the entrance as I slept and I was warm all night. 

Keepin’ it simple.

A fireplace with a chimney I built from mud to my cozy cave.

A day out for some “dirt time.”

Torch I made out of fatwood.

Wanted to share a shot of my go-to spot that I’ve been working on for a while. It’s a simple raised-bed design with a tarp roof, but it’s incredibly comfortable and keeps me off the damp ground. It’s become the perfect place to practice skills and just enjoy the quiet.

So this is my second camp in my amateur bushcrafting journey, this time with a different hut, the structure consists of 3 logs, the main one being the thickest, I carved out joints with a chisel for a tight fit, also the 2 main supporting logs hammered in the ground for extra stability, the whole structure can hold at least 2 people hanging from it.

More camping knife skills practice.

Made a small camp axe/tomahawk from an old leaf spring, and some knives from sawzall blades.

Bushcraft camp.

Had fun making the door. Had to baton split a long length of timber so I could use the flat side for the bracing. Used heavy duty farm gate hinges. Should slow down the bears!

This is just a shout out for Grohmann knives in Pictou N.S. Canada.

Fire bans s***s, it is in our instincts to sit by the fire, to create it, it’s a sacred ritual! I have a stove but only for emergencies, fire laws are very relaxed here and I’m very glad.

Couple quick and dirty camp utensils.

Made this crude boy the other day, 5160 steel, ash handle, artificial sinew and leather.

Living alone in the snow wilderness with my puppy.

Current “obsession blade” is the Condor Cavelore. It makes decent shavings!

I made cordage for the first time today.

Autumn night in an Estonian forest.

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This summer I went to a 5-day bushcraft camp and I can’t express how much I loved it. We did a lot of activities, learned a lot, and crafted a lot of tools. The photo is just a part of the things we did: a semi-permanent shelter built only with natural materials.

Coming to you live from Estonia.

River fireplace.

Nice day hike and carved a bowl.

I like to try and get practice with my camp blade. With this project the same knife was used to harvest a limb, saw and carve out this little double ring pendant.

Bushcraft Shelter I built during the winter.

Went into the bush with a friend today. Fire was lit with an empty bic lighter, charcloth, and dry leaves. Practiced feathersticks, and lit then up with the ferrorod while the fire was producing some nice coals to cook on.

First attempt at cordage (Siberian Elm.)

This is the second knife I made. I had a multitool for 11 years which broke this April. I took the blade and saw and joined them together to give the blade a tang. Then I took some pine wood and made the handles. Drove two pins through for extra strength.
Made the sheath from PVC pipe and added a velcro strap to carry it on my ankle. Although it can be worn around the neck. I also added a lanyard and a mini firesteel to the knife handle.

Hoboforge skills gathering.

I was told that they made good knifes but I had other gear I liked!! now after buying it I most say I’m impressed!! They come so sharp and ready for action and the handle are not at all what I was thinking I was almost sure they would be a little slippery!
—Mora garberg black blade (black) —mora kansbol (green.)

I went into the Appalachian Mountains and tried out a bunch of new things + saw a bunch of wildlife.
Walked around 5 miles, started a fire using a ferro rod and all natural materials, and saw a bunch of wildlife. One my best experiences I’ve had, minus the heat and the bugs lol.
It was my first time starting a fire with a ferro rod using all natural materials, and let me tell you it was the coolest thing.
Im addicted to this stuff!

No shelter trip! Tinder fungus, fresnel lens, fire safety, good food, CS Bushman.

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“Bushcraft gear storage box.”

“First spice-leather pouch I’ve made.”

“Getting some use out my wooden hut. -15C outside, quite warm inside.”

“Building a primitive building on some friends land 110+ acres…”

“Simple, but effective. Good to get out and hone the fire making skills in 38°f rainy weather.”

“First monkey’s fist.”

“First bow.”

“Obsidian hand made knife.”

“Some camps from a traveler.”

“Little log cabin I built in Ontario Canada.”

“Fresh batch of pitch glue…great stuff.”

“I’ve built a chair.”

“First attempt at building a shelter.”

“It was a cold morning. I had to get up and search around for fallen trees so I could get the fire going (should have prepared last night), but once I had a good stack and got the fire going it was so much more comfortable.”

“This is so much fun, personally I prefer this over partying and being with lots of people.”

“My girlfriend goes camping with me for one reason only…”

“My current collection.”

“Needed to build the tools so I can finish the project.”

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“Bushcraft in the misty forest – light & food are vital!”

“16-year-old with a saw, an axe, some paracord and a dream. First ever attempt at some sort of build.”

“My very first basket weave.”

“How are your weekend adventures boys?”

“A few Puukko inspired field knives my buddy and I made recently.”

“A little food preservation on the go. Partially smoked brook trout and walleye air drying as I move camp.”

“Just got this SET M3 Compact in the mail today.”

“Bushcraft chair and good camp food!”

“I cooked food today for the first time with my twig stove. Used a light Teflon pan to make pancakes in the forest. Nothing quite as delicious on a chilly day.”

“Best food is food made on fire in the middle of the forest.”

“I love to have a lunch in the woods.”

“Camping meal! Lentils & rice + Indian spices.”

“Vagabonding in Pine Hills – Ultralight Hike & Camp, Sleeping on Rock, Sausage Breakfast Cooked on Coals.”

“Just make curls until you can’t.”

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